And, all things considered, it's going to be very difficult for them to do so again if they don't make an effort to improve (and not just at goal).

They probably should try to improve but they are a team with a limited budget and the assets they are willing to move are limited. They have a great group of young players and prospects but they aren't really willing to move them.

Now are they better to use those limited assets and budget space to improve their goaltending which was great last year or improve their team up front where they were weak last year. Because budget wise and expendable asset wist it would be very tough to do both.